2000 Toyota Tacoma Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 211 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Toyota Tacoma, 4% of the 211 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 141,331. At the time of the maintenance, it was discovered that the mileage was 276,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11768950, filed 2026-10, 276,000 miles“An electrical short or open circuit can cause a fault in the genuine Toyota trailer towing wire harness converter which can cause a failure of the converter, and if a trailer is being towed at the time, non operation of the trailer lights, in limited cases, the converter housing could become heat deformed,,,, there is a possibility this fault may cause check engine light to activate,,,,, this situation usually happens when vehicle is in motion on city streets ,highway turning etc, ,e.j.”
NHTSA complaint #11399235, filed 2021-03, 163,362 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after the vehicle sat for a week without being driven it burst into flames without warning. The vehicle was destroyed in the fire. The fire department advised that the fire was caused by an electrical failure. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. The failure and current mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10362674, filed 2010-10, 200,000 miles“The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it”
NHTSA complaint #11587164, filed 2024-05“Dt: without warning and at anytime the air bag light goes on and off, and the horn blows out on its own. He had to disconnect the battery because of the horn. Dealer said they would charge the caller for looking for the problem. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10121859, filed 2005-05Related service bulletins
- 10133654Nov 22, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be…
- 10152205Jan 6, 2017TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles…
- 10111390Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10111197Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10018661Nov 21, 2005Repair manual correction for the rear differential lock - electrical wiring diagram. 00400-ewd47-8u. '02 tacoma. *tt '03 tacoma. 00400-ewd51-7u. *tt '04 tacoma - 00400-ewd56-5u…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 6 | 5% |
| 2024 | 16 | 10% |
| 2023 | 12 | 22% |
| 2022 | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 | 9 | 11% |
| 2020 | 9 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 10% |
| 2018 | 14 | 7% |
| 2017 | 22 | 9% |
| 2016 | 37 | 11% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 13 | 10% |
| 2012 | 19 | 6% |
| 2011 | 22 | 12% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 40 | 8% |
| 2008 | 27 | 6% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 3% |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 11 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Tacoma
78 complaintsSuspension
52 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTires
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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